# SAP Analytics Cloud

This document outlines the integration with the SAP Analytics Cloud connector, enabling streamlined metadata management through features such as crawling and report previews.

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## **Overview**

### **Connector Details**

| Connector Category                                                                               | Reporting Tools                       |
| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------- |
| Connector Version                                                                                | Release7.1.1                          |
| Releases Supported (Available from)                                                              | Release7.1.1                          |
| <p>Connectivity</p><p><em>\[How the connection is established with SAP Analytics Cloud]</em></p> | REST APIs                             |
| Verified SAP Analytics Cloud Version                                                             | 2025.1.8 (Client) & 2025.1.6 (Server) |

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*The SAP Analytics Cloud connector has been validated with the mentioned "Verified SAP Analytics Cloud Versions" and is expected to be compatible with other supported SAP Analytics Cloud versions. If there are any issues with validation or metadata crawling, please submit a support ticket for investigation and feedback.*
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### **Connector Features**

| Feature                                      | Availability |
| -------------------------------------------- | :----------: |
| Crawling                                     |       ✅      |
| Delta Crawling                               |       ❌      |
| Profiling                                    |       ❌      |
| Query Sheet                                  |       ❌      |
| Report Preview                               |       ✅      |
| Auto Lineage                                 |       ❌      |
| Manual Lineage                               |       ❌      |
| Secure Authentication via Credential Manager |       ❌      |
| Data Quality                                 |       ❌      |
| DAM (Data Access Management)                 |       ❌      |
| Bridge                                       |       ❌      |

### **Metadata Mapping**

| SAP Analytics Cloud Object | SAP Analytics Cloud Property | OvalEdge Attribute | OvaEdge Category | OvalEdge Type |
| -------------------------- | ---------------------------- | ------------------ | ---------------- | ------------- |
| Folders                    | d:name                       | Report Group       | Reports          | -             |
| Sub Folder                 | d:ancestorPath               | Report Group       | Reports          | -             |
| Stories                    | d:name                       | Report Name        | Reports          | Story         |
| Stories                    | d:description                | Source Description | Reports          | Descriptions  |

## **Set up a Connection**

### **Prerequisites**

The following are the prerequisites to establish a connection:

### **Service Account User Permissions**

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*It is recommended to use a separate service account to establish the connection to the data source, configured with the following minimum set of permissions.*
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**👨‍💻Who can provide these permissions?** These permissions are typically granted by the SAP Analytics Cloud administrator, as users may not have the required access to assign them independently.
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| Objects              | Access Permission    |
| -------------------- | -------------------- |
| Connector Validation | Resource Permissions |
| Crawling             | Resource Permissions |
| Stories              | Resource Permissions |
| Charts               | Resource Permissions |
| Pages                | Resource Permissions |
| Folders              | Resource Permissions |
| DAM                  | User Provisioning    |

### Connection Configuration Steps

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*Users are required to have the Connector Creator role in order to configure a new connection.*
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1. Log into OvalEdge, go to Administration > Connectors, click **+ (New Connector)**, search for **SAP Analytics Cloud**, and complete the required parameters.

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*Fields marked with an asterisk (\*) are mandatory for establishing a connection.*
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<table><thead><tr><th width="220.25">Field Name</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Connector Type</td><td>By default, "SAP Analytics Cloud" is displayed as the selected connector type.</td></tr><tr><td>License Add Ons</td><td><p></p><p>​</p><ul><li>Select the checkbox for Data Access Add-On to enable the data access functionality.</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td>Connector Name<strong>*</strong></td><td><p>Enter a unique name for the SAP Analytics Cloud connection              </p><p>(Example: "SAP Analytics Cloud_Prod").</p></td></tr><tr><td>Connector Environment</td><td>Select the environment (Example: PROD, STG) configured for the connector.</td></tr><tr><td>Connector Description</td><td>Enter a brief summary or details about the connector.</td></tr><tr><td>Tenant URL<strong>*</strong></td><td>This is the Host URL of SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) used to establish the connection. Provide the default port number if applicable.</td></tr><tr><td>Access Token URL<strong>*</strong></td><td>Enter the OAuth token URL used for authentication with SAP Analytics Cloud.</td></tr><tr><td>Client ID<strong>*</strong></td><td><p>Enter the Client ID generated in SAP Analytics Cloud under <strong>Administration > App Integrations</strong>.</p><p>(Example: xx-xxxxx-8xxx8-4xx1-9xx6-9xxxxaxxx33exxxxxx|clxxxxxx5)</p></td></tr><tr><td>Client Secret*</td><td><p>Enter the Client Secret generated in SAP Analytics Cloud under <strong>Administration > App Integrations</strong>.</p><p>(Example: xxxxx8xx-4xxb-4xxx-xxxx-4xxxxxfxxxxxxWxxxxxxCxxxxxxSxxxxxx9xxxxxx91xxxxxx4JLxxxx)</p></td></tr><tr><td>Proxy Enabled*</td><td>Select <strong>Yes</strong> to route traffic through a proxy server, or <strong>No</strong> to connect directly without using a proxy.</td></tr></tbody></table>

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="221.5"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Default Governance Roles</strong></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Default Governance Roles<strong>*</strong></td><td>Select the appropriate users or teams for each governance role from the drop-down list. All users configured in the security settings are available for selection.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Admin Roles</strong></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Admin Roles<strong>*</strong></td><td>Select one or more users from the drop-down list for Integration Admin and Security &#x26; Governance Admin. All users configured in the security settings are available for selection.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>No of Archive Objects</strong></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>No Of Archive Objects<strong>*</strong></td><td><p>This shows the number of recent metadata changes to a dataset at the source. By default, it is off. To enable it, toggle the <strong>Archive</strong> button and specify the number of objects to archive.</p><p><strong>Example:</strong> Setting it to 4 retrieves the last four changes, displayed in the 'Version' column of the 'Metadata Changes' module.</p></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Bridge</strong></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Select Bridge<strong>*</strong></td><td><p>If applicable, select the bridge from the drop-down list.</p><p>The drop-down list displays all active bridges that have been configured. These bridges facilitate communication between data sources and the system without requiring changes to firewall rules.</p></td></tr></tbody></table>

2. After entering all connection details, the following actions can be performed:
   1. Click **Validate** to verify the connection.
   2. Click **Save** to store the connection for future use.
   3. Click **Save & Configure** to apply additional settings before saving.
3. The saved connection will appear on the Connectors home page.

## **Manage Connector Operations**

### **Crawl**

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*To perform crawl operations, users must be assigned the Integration Admin role.*
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The **Crawl/Profile** button allows users to select one or more schemas for crawling.&#x20;

1. Navigate to the Connectors page and click **Crawl/Profile.**
2. Select the schemas to crawl.
3. The **Crawl** option is selected by default.
4. Click **Run** to collect metadata from the connected source and load it into the **Data Catalog**.
5. After a successful crawl, the information appears in the **Data Catalog > Report / Report Column** tab.

The **Schedule** checkbox allows automated crawling at defined intervals, from a minute to a year.

1. Click the **Schedule** checkbox to enable the **Select Period** drop-down.
2. Select a time period for the operation from the drop-down menu.
3. Click **Schedule** to initiate metadata collection from the connected source.
4. The system will automatically execute the **crawl** operation at the scheduled time.

### **Other Operations**

The **Connectors page** provides a centralized view of all configured connectors, along with their health status.

**Managing connectors includes:**

* **Connector Health**: Displays the current status of each connector using a green icon for active connections and a red icon for inactive connections, helping to monitor the connectivity with data sources.
* **Viewing**: Click the **Eye** icon next to the connector name to view connector details, including databases, tables, columns, and codes.

### **Nine Dots Menu Options**:

To view, edit, validate, build lineage, configure, or delete connectors, click on the Nine Dots menu.

* **Edit Connector**: Update and revalidate the data source.
* **Validate Connector**: Check the connection's integrity.
* **Settings**: Modify connector settings.
  * **Crawler**: Configure data extraction.
  * **Access Instructions**: Add notes on how data can be accessed.
  * **Business Glossary Settings**: Manage term associations at the connector level.
  * **Others**: Configure notification recipients for metadata changes.
* **Delete Connector**: Remove a connector with confirmation.

## **Limitations**

<table><thead><tr><th width="220.25">Feature</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Crawling</td><td>Due to the unavailability of REST APIs, OvalEdge is currently unable to crawl Pages, Widgets, Models, and Datasets.</td></tr></tbody></table>

## **Connectivity Troubleshooting**

If incorrect parameters are entered, error messages may appear. Ensure all inputs are accurate to resolve these issues. If issues persist, contact the assigned support team.

<table><thead><tr><th width="75.25">S.No.</th><th width="374.75">Error Message(s)</th><th>Error Description &#x26; Resolution</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>Error while validating connection: Could not establish connection, please check all the fields entered are correct and Valid!!. HTTP Status : I/O error on POST request for "https://xxxxx.authentication.xxxx.hxxx.onxxxxnd.com/oauth/token": https; nested exception is java.net.UnknownHostException: https</td><td>Provide the valid Tenant URL &#x26; Access Token URL.</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Error while validating connection: Could not establish connection, please check all the fields entered are correct and Valid!!. HTTP Status : 401 Unauthorized: [no body]</td><td>Provide the valid Client ID &#x26; Client Secret.</td></tr></tbody></table>

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